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SW Missouri families now able to receive federal individual assistance for May storms
BARRY COUNTY, Mo. — Several communities around southwest Missouri are still dealing with the effects of severe weather that took place last May. To try and provide financial assistance for families, Governor Mike Parson announced that the federal government approved a major disaster declaration for 10 counties including Barry, Butler, Real Madrid, Howell, Carter, Ripley, […]
CAPC nominates Wilson, Schmid to fill empty seats
The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission is close to being back at full capacity. At the commission’s regular monthly meeting held Wednesday, July 24, Heather Wilson and Robert Schmid were nominated by commissioners from a pool of six applicants to join the commission. The nominations will have to be confirmed by the Eureka Springs City Council, whose next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 12.
Drought continues to fade away in Missouri
Drought conditions in Missouri continue to fade away. The latest drought monitor shows only one small abnormally dry area, covering portions of Newton, Jasper, Barry, and Lawrence counties in the southwest part of the state. An abnormally dry area that covered extreme southern Barry County last week is gone thanks to recent rainfall.
Council OKs changes to policy on temporary districts
While not taking any action on a request to establish a permanent entertainment district at Pine Mountain Village, the Eureka Springs City Council did take steps toward lifting some restrictions on temporary districts in the city. At its regular meeting on Monday, July 22, the council voted 5-0 to have...
SEMA to host area applicant briefing July 29 for local governments, nonprofits included in federal disaster declaration
Eligible local governments and nonprofit agencies in declared counties encouraged to attend to learn about application process and FEMA program rules. Following the federal disaster declaration for multiple severe weather systems that impacted Missouri May 19 - 27, the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) will conduct applicant briefings July 29 for local governments and nonprofit agencies applying for Public Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). SEMA strongly encourages all eligible agencies in the 15 declared counties that plan to apply for assistance to attend one of the briefings, which explain program changes, eligibility information, the federal reimbursement process, documentation requirements and other essential program information.
Capitol exhibit highlights unique collection from Saunders Museum
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston would like to invite visitors to the State Capitol to view the latest historical exhibit, A Collector’s Story: Selections from the Saunders Museum. The exhibit features the colorful life of Colonel C. Burton Saunders of Berryville, Arkansas, and...
Region-wide reading event set for August
The Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation is presenting a One Book / One Community reading event with the American classic novel “To Kill A Mockingbird,” written by Harper Lee. Beginning on Thursday, Aug. 1, free copies of this novel will be available to anyone who wishes to...
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